Snowdon Charity Challenge

🏔️ Parent Information Pack — Snowdon Equivalent Challenge (Kinver Edition)
1. What Is the Challenge?
The Kinver Colts community is taking on a huge walking challenge on Saturday 4th July — completing one or two full loops of the National Trust Centenary Trail at Kinver Edge.
• 1 Loop = Snowdon Half
• 2 Loops = Snowdon Full (equivalent ascent & descent of Snowdon)
We start and finish at Stag Meadows, walking up to Kinver Edge together before beginning the loops.
This is a big, full‑day challenge, but it’s achievable with steady pacing, regular breaks, and the brilliant Colts spirit.
2. Key Details for Parents
• 📅 Date: Saturday 4th July
• 📍 Start/Finish: Stag Meadows (DY7 6ER)
• 🕘 Meet: 9.00am
• 🚶 Set off: 9.30am
• 🎗️ Fundraising for:
• Neonatal Unit at Russell’s Hall Hospital (via Dudley Group NHS Charity)
• Cancer Research UK
• 💷 Sponsorship: Minimum £10 per adult, £5 per child
These are two incredibly meaningful causes for our community, and every pound raised genuinely helps.
3. Challenge Options
• Snowdon Half — 1 loop of the Centenary Trail
• ⁠Approx. 2.5–3 hours of walking
• Ideal for younger families or those wanting a shorter challenge
• Snowdon Full — 2 loops of the Centenary Trail
• ⁠Approx. 5–6 hours of walking
• A serious but achievable endurance challenge
Families can decide on the day whether they complete one loop or two.
4. Timetable for the Day
09:00–09:30
Meet at Stag Meadows
Registration, warm‑up
09:30–10:00
Walk to NT Car Park (0.6 miles)
10:00-12:30/13:00
Loop 1 (4 miles)
12:30–13:30
Picnic lunch
13:30–16:00/16:30
Loop 2 (optional 4 miles)
16:30-17:00
Walk back to Stag Meadows (0.6 miles)
5. What to Bring
• Walking shoes/boots (no sliders or football boots!)
• Water bottle (refill point at half way stage)
• Snacks / packed lunch
• Weather‑appropriate clothing
• Sun cream
• Light backpack
• Any required medication (inhalers, etc.)
6. Safety & Supervision
• Children remain the responsibility of their parent/guardian unless agreed otherwise with coaches.
• No child should walk alone at any point.
• We will have:
• ⁠First‑aiders on site
• Marshals at key points
• Coaches leading each group
• The pace will be steady and inclusive — no one is left behind.
7. Fundraising Structure
We are asking each participant to collect a minimum of £10 per adult and £5 per child in sponsorship.
All funds raised will support:
• The Neonatal Unit at Russell’s Hall Hospital, who provide life‑saving care for premature and critically ill babies
• Cancer Research UK, funding vital research that touches almost every family in our community
This challenge is tough — but these causes are worth every step.
8. Final Notes
• This is a full‑day outdoor challenge — please ensure children are well‑rested and prepared.
• Families can stop after Loop 1 if needed.
• The aim is community, achievement, and supporting two great causes.
More details on the route available here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/shropshire-staffordshire/kinver-edge-and-the-rock-houses/centenary-trail